In order to maintain good health and a healthy wallet, you should know where and when to buy the vitamins and minerals you need. But first, try to understand what your body needs or what are your deficiencies in order for you to determine which vitamins and minerals to buy.

Here are some tips you may find useful during your health planning:

- Consulting a dietitian and a physician would be a great start. Ask your dietician about calorie and food intake. Make sure you both understand your goal of keeping you in shape while taking the necessary steps in maintaining a healthy body

- Consult your physician if you need to have a general check up and lab work to determine if you have a vitamin and mineral deficiency. If you are perfectly healthy, it is also advisable to take some vitamins and minerals to keep your healthy all throughout.

- After you have consulted with the professionals, try to look for stores that offer good quality vitamins and minerals. Normally, minerals are quite expensive especially if they are off the rack. Vitamins are also a bit costly, but you can find better, if not great, deals in the market.

- Try to look for good bargains through the internet. Nowadays there are hundreds of sellers, retail online stores and online distributors that offer the best discounts and deals. But always check for the online store's eligibility and credibility before buying from them. Make sure to have them checked prior to your actual purchase.

- Vitamins and minerals need not be too expensive especially if their ingredients are all-natural and if they were made locally. Make sure to check on the ingredients and the manufacturing locations when you purchase. Make your own research before you make an actual purchase so you'll know the difference between products and online store offers.

- Look for great deals such as a buy-one-get-one for free or a free shipment for every bulk order. You can get good deals and a lot of discounts when you purchase in bulk. Some websites offer flat shipping rates, so grab that opportunity whenever you can.

- Buy vitamins and minerals on special occasions. Some websites or online stores offer 50% discounts during their anniversaries or during holidays and special occasions. You may even get a 70% discount and other special offers.

- Look for discount coupons, frequent buyer or VIP cards to avail a steady 5-10% discount from your favorite online or offline vitamin and mineral stores. This will really help you cut your regular purchase on vitamins and minerals. Ask for a discount card during your first purchase and if you think the store is selling great vitamins and minerals, stick to that store and make regular purchases using your VIP or discount card.

- Perks and privileges are sometimes offered to regular customers aside from the VIP and discount card. This is one way of saying *Thank You* to frequent and regular customers. So take advantage on those special offers and perks.

Remember these simple tips when you are planning to purchase your choice of vitamins and minerals because it really pays if you know how to buy wisely without hurting your wallet.